Kids' Activities in Buffalo, New York

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When families visit Buffalo, Niagara Falls is usually at the top of their must-see list, and it's only about a 20-mile drive away. Buffalo itself offers many other kid-friendly attractions that combine education and entertainment. Indoor sights are especially attractive during the winter months, when Buffalo temperatures drop below freezing.

Theatre of Youth

The Theatre of Youth puts on a variety of plays, which have included "Click Clack Moo" for young children and "The Amelia Earhart Story" for older kids. Adult actors star in the productions, but youngsters get a chance to act during summer workshops. Creative drama classes are open to children as young as three years old, and beginning acting and musical theater classes appeal to middle and high school students. The Theatre of Youth is located in a historic district within a quarter mile of restaurants serving Greek, American and Mexican foods. Hotels within a half mile include a Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn and Best Western.

Theatre of Youth

Allendale Theatre

203 Allen St.

Buffalo, New York 14201

716-884-4400

theatreofyouth.org

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The temperature in Buffalo, New York in May tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.

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The temperature in Buffalo, New York in May is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!

Buffalo Museum of Science

The Buffalo Museum of Science offers engaging hands-on activities for kids of nearly all ages. The Exploration Gallery welcomes children two to seven years old with a water table, a mastodon dig area and multicultural dress-up play. Older kids can enjoy everything from controlling robotic dinosaurs to meeting the mummies of ancient Egypt. The museum also features the Tifft Nature Preserve, which has ecology-based programs for youngsters and parents. At mealtime, hungry patrons can eat sandwiches and salads at the museum's Brown Bear Bistro, and families can stay within two miles at a Holiday Inn, Hyatt Regency or Best Western.

Buffalo Museum of Science

1020 Humboldt Pkwy. Suite 1

Buffalo, NY 14211

716-896-5200

sciencebuff.org

Buffalo Zoo

The Buffalo Zoo offers all the standard animals, but also preschool programs, family workshops and sleepovers. (Make reservations for these extras.) For meals, several "Beastro" concession stands serve kid-friendly fare such as hot dogs, hamburgers and burritos. Lodging within three miles of the zoo includes a Doubletree Club, Holiday Inn and Travelodge.

Buffalo Zoo

300 Parkside Ave.

Buffalo, NY 14214

716-837-3900

buffalozoo.org

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About the Author

Barbara Dunlap is a freelance writer in Oregon. She was a garden editor at "The San Francisco Chronicle" and she currently specializes in travel and active lifestyle topics like golf and fitness. She received a master's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and has been a Knight Foundation Fellow.

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